Question by charchar88: Ubuntu Server better than CentOS for a server?
I’m getting into linux networking and I heard CentOS(Red Hat clone) is a good server distro however Ubuntu Server looks promising too. Is ubuntu server used in industry or is it not there yet? I can’t decide otherwise I’ll just fire up both of them and try both of them out.
I’m still a newbie at linux in general and could use any other suggestions too.
Best answer:
Answer by alk99
Centos is a graphical distribution which is extremely helpful if you are not familiar with command line work, Ubuntu Server is all command line, although you can add the GUI of your choice if you so wish. I am actually running Linux Mint as an “in-house” server and I am pleased with its performance so far (it is Ubuntu based).
What do you think? Answer below!
ubuntu is a decent server choice, but for rock solid servers, most people go for the stable debian release rather than ubuntu.
i have never really looked into servers but Red hat and debian seem to be the most recommended linux servers.
I recommend Ubuntu over CentOS because it is much easier to add and remove programs using apt instead of rpms. Rpms are a headache, trust me. It will always be a 1-line command to install the package you need eg ‘apt-get install phpmyadmin’ , will install everything but mysql server for a lamp stack.
I suggest you look at CentOS (because it is a RHEL clone) and openSUSE. As far as use in industry goes, RHEL/CentOS/Scientific/SUSE enterprise Linux (and BSD).
If you are new, I suggest you start with openSUSE, then move to CentOS, and once you feel comfortable with the shell (aka terminal) you give freeBSD or PCBSD a go.
openSUSE is great for newer users and has great hardware detection, I suggest you start with it…Avoid ubuntu like a plauge.